More Michigan Flood Damage as Tunnel of Trees Collapse

Alright, so this weather lately has been doing way more than just making things soggy. It’s actually starting to tear stuff up across Michigan.

What Happened to the Tunnel of Trees Near Petoskey

Up north, one of the most iconic drives in the state just took a serious hit. A section of the Tunnel of Trees along M-119 near Petoskey has collapsed according to a report from MLive. We’re talking about a big chunk of road just gone, washed out after days of heavy rain. There’s a photo going around from the Good Hart General Store, and it’s pretty wild, just a massive hole where the road used to be.

If you’ve ever driven that stretch between Harbor Springs and Cross Village, you know how special it is. It’s that winding, narrow road along Lake Michigan, with the trees basically forming a canopy over you. Especially in the fall, it’s packed with people checking out the colors. But right now, it’s definitely not the time for a scenic drive through there.

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And honestly, that situation up north is kind of the extreme version of what we’re starting to deal with down here in Mid-Michigan.

Mid-Michigan Flood Watch and What to Expect This Week

According to WCRZ.com, there's a Flood Watch in effect through late Friday. It’s not just one round of rain, it’s waves of it. Warmer temps are making it worse too, helping fuel these storms and dump even more moisture into the system.

So while we’re not seeing roads collapse quite like that here in Mid-Michigan, we've seen sinkholes already and now we're looking at standing water, flooded low spots, and the usual trouble areas filling up fast. Bottom line, it’s going to be a soggy stretch, so stay weather-aware and give yourself extra time if you’re out driving.